“Dar Szczecina” and “Endorfina” were first to cross the finish line in this year’s Tall Ships Races 2010, in Hartlepool, England.

Among Germany’s “most wanted” are architects and civil engineers. Polish employers are looking for fitters. More people are graduating in Poland, but they still earn more west of the border. These are only a few of the conclusions of the meeting on the labour market in the Polish-German borderlands that took place in Pasewalk.

Szczecin is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of signing the August Agreement and establishing The Independent and Self-governing Trade Union (NSZZ) “Solidarity.” The celebrations begin on 18 August. The major events will take place between 26 and 30 August.

The construction of the North Road has started. The road is to connect Niebuszewo with Szosa Polska The Mayor of Szczecin, Piotr Krzystek, has formally handed over the construction site to the contractor, Eurovia.

The Chinese were hailed the best, the Koreans came in second, and the French took the third place, also receiving the honourable mention for the best illustration to Chopin’s music. This was the verdict of the jury of the 3rd International Fireworks Festival Pyromagic 2010.

Szczecin will soon boast one of the most modern sports and leisure complexes in Europe. The construction of the building belonging to The Sport and Education Centre at ul. Rydla 49 is just finishing. It is planned to open on the first day of school in the 2010/2011 school year.